Car Shipping Companies in Lake Forest, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Lake Forest with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety and insurance record.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Lake Forest to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake Forest
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 20
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 75 trucks
- DBN Auto Transport, Anaheim
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Lake Forest and 40 more work within 30 miles; 20 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is DBN Auto Transport's 75 trucks. Most people leaving Orange County for another state go to Arizona (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lake Forest
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
V I P Auto Carriers Inc
20531 Crescent Bay Dr, CA 92630
- USDOT
- 1864144
- MC number
- MC674055
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lake Forest
Nearest first, from Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Irvine, Santa Ana and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Companion Auto Transport | Mission Viejo, CA | 2921278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Garco Auto Transport LLC | Laguna Hills, CA | 3951463 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Adi's Auto Transport | Irvine, CA | 2671706 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Larsen Auto Transport LLC | Santa Ana, CA | 4456540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Flow Auto Transport LLC | Costa Mesa, CA | 4115311 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Authentic Auto Carriers Inc | Corona, CA | 2134625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A-Z Auto Transports LLC | Newport Beach, CA | 2085492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Newport Auto Transport LLC | Costa Mesa, CA | 3291556 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Socal Car Haulers LLC | Corona, CA | 4143954 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Dana Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 2081255 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Galaxy Auto Transport | Anaheim Hills, CA | 3960021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Anderson Auto Transport | Fountain Valley, CA | 1691427 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | MB Auto Logistics | Huntington Beach, CA | 4287726 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Goat Auto Transport LLC | La Palma, CA | 4360859 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | DBN Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 2979175 | 75 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | G & A Auto Transport & Towing LLC | Lake Elsinore, CA | 2905112 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Rt Auto Haulers | Lake Elsinore, CA | 4096567 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Master Auto Transport Inc | Lake Elsinore, CA | 2939760 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Downs Auto Transport Inc | Lake Elsinore, CA | 3822683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Rideau Car Transport LLC | Lake Elsinore, CA | 3916163 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Pac-Pep Auto Haulers LLC | Corona, CA | 4082911 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Good2Go Auto Transport | Corona, CA | 2446064 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jugovi Auto Carrier | Corona, CA | 3030514 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | CTT Auto Carrier | Yorba Linda, CA | 3426306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | The Auto Transport Guys LLC | Eastvale, CA | 3766349 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | 4 A's Auto Transport | Corona, CA | 2084241 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Door 2 Door Auto Transport | Fullerton, CA | 1358160 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | West Coast Express Auto Carriers Inc | Eastvale, CA | 3914329 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Peter's Auto Transport Inc | Corona, CA | 3944537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Joejen Car Transport LLC | Eastvale, CA | 3402202 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Transauto Logistics Corp | Riverside, CA | 2098376 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Vista Auto Transport | Riverside, CA | 2596505 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | 3 N 1 Vehicle Transport | Chino Hills, CA | 927694 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Jt22 Auto Transport Inc | Chino Hills, CA | 4065062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Blue Sky Auto Carrier | Riverside, CA | 1343459 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Jr's Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 3441275 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Unified Auto Trans Corp | Riverside, CA | 2415666 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | FC Auto Transport Inc | Riverside, CA | 3571736 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Burtowss Auto Transport LLC | Riverside, CA | 4181402 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | New Era Auto Transport LLC | Anaheim, CA | 4232098 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lake Forest: the main lanes
Distances from Lake Forest to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lake Forest to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,831 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 50 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,014 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,407 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,558 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,652 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,683 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,763 mi | 6 days | — |
Drive time assumes a loaded car hauler averaging about 55 mph with legal rest; a shared truck also stops for the other cars on the deck, so door-to-door takes longer than the drive.
Roadside inspections: auto transporters near Lake Forest
21 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 159 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 108 vehicle inspections (36.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 140 driver inspections (4.3%, against 10.3%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBN Auto TransportAnaheim, CA · USDOT 2979175 | 55 | 6 of 33 | 3 of 46 |
| The Auto Transport Guys LLCEastvale, CA · USDOT 3766349 | 16 | 4 of 13 | 0 of 10 |
| Vista Auto TransportRiverside, CA · USDOT 2596505 | 14 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 14 |
| Transauto Logistics CorpRiverside, CA · USDOT 2098376 | 9 | 5 of 9 | 0 of 9 |
| Anderson Auto TransportFountain Valley, CA · USDOT 1691427 | 8 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| West Coast Express Auto Carriers IncEastvale, CA · USDOT 3914329 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 0 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Orange County
Lake Forest is in Orange County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 55,439 people a year leaving Orange County for another state, most often for Arizona (about 8,335), Texas (about 8,249) and Washington (about 3,781), while about 33,391 (±2,209) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Pickup in Lake Forest and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lake Forest streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier based here will know which ones work. If the quote comes from a broker, ask which carrier's truck will come and open that USDOT number before pickup. Preparing the car and how car shipping is priced cover the rest.
More in California
654 listed auto transporters are based in California; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Lake Forest: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lake Forest, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Lake Forest itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Irvine, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and nearby). All 41 hold active registrations with motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file. Brokers are registered separately and are not counted.
Who is the largest auto transporter near Lake Forest?
By reported fleet, DBN Auto Transport in Anaheim, CA, with 75 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2979175). Fleet size is self-reported and describes capacity, not care; read the record behind the number before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Lake Forest?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lake Forest to New York City, NY is about 2,831 miles), open or enclosed transport, the car's size and whether it runs, the season and direction, and how flexible your pickup window is. The pricing guide linked below explains each factor.
Will a car hauler pick up at my door in Lake Forest?
Usually as close as a 75-foot rig can legally and physically get. On narrow residential streets, in HOAs that bar commercial trucks, or where overhead lines are low, the driver will ask to meet at a wide lot nearby. Agree the meeting point when you book, not when the truck is idling.
How have car haulers near Lake Forest done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 159 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 39 of 108 vehicle inspections (36.1%), against 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows. Nobody pays for placement.